Vice president says service not possible without 'Don't Ask' repeal
Trump also declines to return responses to Trans United Fund
One choice dubbed 'the most demonstrably anti-gay judicial nominee in recent memory'
Schultz won't comment House floor spectacle after effort to remove language failed
Hoyer, Dems excoriate Republicans for enabling anti-LGBT discrimination
Rep. Maloney speaks passionately in opposition on House floor
Kennedy, Scott introduce 'Do No Harm' Act
But advocates differ on whether new initiatives represent change
$583 billion package could come to the floor this week
Out official confirmed after long delay in confirmation process